When Elma Doerksen, RN, joined Medical Center Physicians in 1981, all the family practice nurses worked at one desk with paper charts, name tags were not required, and clinical team members were on a first-name basis. “Change is inevitable,” she said, “but you knew every single person who worked here.” Over the years, the organization…

Saltzer Health, an Intermountain Healthcare company, is proud to sponsor Mayor Debbie Kling’s State of the City address from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. The annual event will be live at the Nampa Civic Center or online. Please join us and learn more about Mayor Kling’s vision for “Our Foundation. Our Future. Celebrating Nampa through…

Intermountain Healthcare and SCL Health, two leading nonprofit healthcare organizations, have signed a Letter of Intent to merge and create a model health system that provides high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare to more patients and communities in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, and Kansas.

Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death in Idaho. September is Suicide Prevention Month. Saltzer Health and Intermountain Healthcare are raising awareness of suicide, the potential signs, and how together we can save lives.

As ICUs fill to capacity, Saltzer Health joins the Idaho Medical Association (IMA) and nearly 30 other major Idaho health care groups in releasing a joint letter to ask Idahoans for help to combat this COVID-19 surge. Read the full letter in the recent Idaho Statesman article to see what your health care providers are witnessing now and what you can do to help! You may also follow the IMA’s Facebook page for up-to-date information.

Longtime Saltzer Health nurse Andrea Gentry has happily joined the team at the new Gastroenterology clinic at the Ten Mile Medical Campus. Her diverse career has taken her from manufacturing to multiple roles in healthcare where she enjoys helping and interacting with Saltzer Health patients.

At Saltzer Health, Dr. Goodwin will focus on providing non-operative care, evaluation, and management for the entire spectrum of shoulder problems.

Saltzer Surgery Center has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). As an accredited organization, Saltzer Surgery Center demonstrates an ongoing commitment to high-quality care and patient safety.

It’s August: Have you had your shots? August is “Immunization Awareness Month,” and it’s a good time to get up to date on vaccinations for both children and adults. It can take weeks for vaccines to kick in, which is why this is a great time to get vaccinated – BEFORE cold and flu season…